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Bryan Weekly Eagle

Location

Bryan, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

2

Opal Allen Weds Sam Palasota In Bryan Ceremony

Sunday evening at 10 30 o clock at Dr and Mrs W H Andrew home the ceremony was performed by Dr Andrew Opal Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Allen of Cameron married Sam Palasota Opal has lived in Bryan with sister Mrs Munroe Griffin for two years and is a nurse Palasota works in Sadders McCullough Mortuary Inc they left for a brief wedding trip and will reside in Bryan after returning

W. H. Andrew Andrew Opal Allen C. M. Allen Cameron Sam Palasota Bryan Munroe Griffin Sadders-McCullough Mortuary, Inc

Wanda Warren Celebrates 11th Birthday With Lawn Party

Wanda Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Warren marked her 11th birthday on May 14 with a lawn party at their Travis Park home from 7 to 9 pm. Guests enjoyed games music and angel food squares with ice cream. presents came from local and out of town friends.

Wanda Warren R. W. Warren Travis Park Angel Gloria Warren Wilma Louise Brayton Doris Laune Ross Martha May Lawrence Patsy Nesbit Mary Jo Tobias Louis Mae Sample Melba Ruth White Billie Burke Johnson Betty Ann Renner Marjorie Wipprecht Bettie Ann McCartney Marjorie Chaney Pauline Rudh

Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks From Tuesdays Daily

Dr W H Andrew pastor of the First Baptist church traveled to Bedias for a church committee meeting this morning and will return to Bryan this afternoon. Mrs Kan Kelly of Harvey had a cataract removed Saturday and is recovering well. Charles Dishman grandson of Mr and Mrs Harry Dishman spent the weekend with his grandmother. Dell Roehr Velma Dial returned from Rosenburg after a weekend visit. A B Beavers and wife and children left Sunday for Lucedale Miss to visit his parents. R W Moreland hosted Miss Lavery and Margaret Benson of Houston recently. Lavery previously worked in AAA finance at College. Sam Palasota and wife have honeymooned and will live in Bryan. Milton Sims and A A MacKenzie returned from San Antonio.

W. H. Andrew First Baptist Church Bedias Bryan Kan Kelly Harvey Charles Dishman Harry Dishman Dell Roehr Velma Dial Rosenburg A. B. Beavers Mr. Beavers Lucidale R. W. Moréland Beth Lavery Margaret Benson Houston Lavery General Accounting The AAA College Sam Palasota Milton Sims A. A. MacKenzie San Antonio

New Car Registrations Show Loss in April

Texas registrations for April fell 25.1 percent from March and were 2 percent below April last year. The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports 5,848 cars registered across thirteen counties, with four month totals up 1.5 percent from the prior year.

Austin Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

Rain Needed As Community Posts 4-H Club Meet

The Kings Highway community appeals for rain to save crops and notes a busy week with a 4-H club meeting Friday at member homes led by Foy and Mable McDonald. Attendees from Plainview join a sing and a sheet program is planned.

Local Church Evening Sermon and Weekend Visits

Edge Rev. C B Thompson preached Sunday night to a good crowd with singing. Local families and relatives visited over the weekend including Mrs. George Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. John Payne, Miss Lurline Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. W C Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Elliott, and others. Many are chopping cotton. several attendees traveled to Bryan, Hearne, Waco, and local funerals were held. Annie Ruth Payne shows slight improvement after illness.

C. B. Thompson George Bingham George John Payne Lurline Elliott Bryan Sun.r W. C. Hill E. J. Payne Roy Elliott J. T. Cross Hearne Herbert Little Brazos Valley Chas. E. Griffin J. W. Smith Edd Chitil Dorothy J. T. Griffin Geo, Holland Valley John Burger Manuel Gerke Julia Christiana John Wymola Frank Blazek Joe Wymola Waco Wymola Annie Ruth Payne

Rain brings hope amid illnesses and social notices

Reliance expresses hope for rain while Mrs. C. C. Cobb recovers after seven weeks bedridden. Mrs. Joe Merka hosts a senior slumber party. Families including the Rileys and Merkas visit College Station. Dorothy Peal Riley recovers from illness as Shirley visits Caldwell.

Local Manor Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings in Bryan

Last week visiting in Bryan occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Martin Riley. John William Riley spent the week end with his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Riley. Mrs J C Merka and son visited Mrs J C Cobb Monday afternoon. Miss Ruth Crenshaw and Marjorie Utley were in the home of Mrs J C Merka Saturday. Mrs D C Wiley and Mrs Fred Gage visit relatives in Georgetown. Bud Lloyd is not feeling well.

Bryan Jim Martin Riley John William Riley John Riley J. C. Merka J. C. Cobb Ruth Crenshaw Marjorie Utley D. C. Wiley Fred Gage Georgetown Bud Lloyd

Marriage Licenses for Beal Tarver Franklin and Jack

Lawrence M Beal and Katherine Tarver obtained a marriage license. Willie Franklin and Minnie Jackson also secured a license.

Lawrence M. Beal Katherine Tarver Willie Franklin Minnie Jackson

Texas banking charter amendment proposed by joint resolution

A joint resolution proposes amending Section 16 Article XVI of the Texas Constitution to authorize banking and discounting corporations under state supervision, require full cash paid capital, limit operations to one location, and bar foreign banks except U S national banks. The amendment would be voted on the fourth Monday in August 1937 with specific ballot wording for supporters.

Texas State OF United States

Texas Constitutional Amendments Propose Road Tax Plan for Harris County

House Joint Resolution No. 26 A proposes amending Article III adding Section 52d to allow Harris County and its road districts to levy a temporary tax for road and bridge construction. It sets election rules, specifies plan details, and allocates funds for proclamation and publication costs. A second measure, Section 51d, would permit state aid for destitute children up to 8 dollars per month per child and 12 dollars per month per family, with a 1.5 million dollar yearly cap and federal aid eligibility. Both require voter approval in August 1937 and gubernatorial proclamation.

Harris County State OF Texas Commissioners’ Court HOUSE United States State of Texas United States of America Government of

Texas joint resolution proposes new section to constitutional Article III

S JR No. 16 proposes adding Section 52d to Article III allowing the Legislature to authorize by law after a majority vote of resident qualified electors owning taxable property there in the adoption of a measure.

State of Texas

Joint Resolution Proposes Pay Reform for Local Officers Texas

The measure amends Article 16 Section 61 to let the Legislature set compensation for district county and precinct officers. It calls for a special August 1937 election with pro and con ballot wording. An election appropriation of 45000 dollars is provided for publication costs.

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Tremont & CO Kings Highway Eaton Franklin Foy Mable McDonald Plainview Adrian McDonald Pauline Homer Bourl Hill Jack May Roy Hardin A. Holden G. A. Nash Betty Mae Tillie Marie Velmaisman Mable Betty Mac Nash Pauline Hill Bryan High School Henry Block Normangee Buddie McDonald Tom Ventrceek Henry Bebeek Jordanton Lena Novosad Oscar C. L. Novosad Tom Pecena Wheelock L. V. Skubal W. C. Novosad A. C. Dowell Tabor Millie Novosad Joe Howard A. C. Novosad Mer Ed Sodek Joe E Edge C. C. Cobb Joe Merka Robert Riley J. C. Jr Cc. C. Riley Almedia W. J. Riley College Station Frank Sombra Dorothy Peal Riley Ony Shirley Caldwell Thurman Smith Timmie Marjorie Lawless Summer Beach New York Lovely Girl Guides Rio Helen Sexton Rio Grande Valley Edward Clark Kolens Department Stores Henry BY Carl Anderson
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